Upscaling of ecosystem service and biodiversity indicators from field to farm to inform agri-environmental decision- and policy-making DOI Creative Commons
Valentin H. Klaus, Sergei Schaub, Robin Séchaud

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Ecological Indicators, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 163, P. 112104 - 112104

Published: May 3, 2024

Ecosystem services and biodiversity are frequently measured by field-scale indicators. Yet, many important agricultural economic drivers as well agri-environmental policies operate at larger sales, to which indicators first need be upscaled. Therefore, this perspective is focussed on upscaling approaches from field farm or landscape scale. To understand how ecosystem affected farm-scale inform future decision- policy-making while exploiting existing data sources, these upscaled analysed However, done best for different types of ecosystems received little attention so far. In work, we propose discuss options service We base our novel conceptual work a large body literature demonstrate that before deciding an approach, aspects the purpose assessment considered. Our propositions start point where available aggregation Such needs consider relationship between supply benefit provided, i.e., supply-benefit relationship, describes change in affects resulting farmers and/or society. argue can also conceptualized biodiversity, with being value conservation. Because does often not continuously increase supply, but exhibit breaking points defined thresholds shape varies among components. For example, indicators, conservation might non-linearly habitat quality quantity, becomes marginal below certain thresholds. Only when such potential considered, suitable approach chosen present work. While some using simple area-weighted total average, others, great relevance determining approach. conclude scale holds untapped assessments policies. By presenting discussing hope facilitate tool support decision-making future.

Language: Английский

Agricultural practices and biodiversity: Conservation policies for semi-natural grasslands in Europe DOI
J. Ryan Shipley, Esther R. Frei, Ariel Bergamini

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Current Biology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 34(16), P. R753 - R761

Published: Aug. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Participation in individual and collective agri-environmental schemes: A synthesis using the Theory of Planned Behaviour DOI Creative Commons
Adelaide Sander, Jaboury Ghazoul, Robert Finger

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Journal of Rural Studies, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 107, P. 103255 - 103255

Published: March 12, 2024

Understanding the behavioural factors that influence farmers' intentions to participate in agri-environmental schemes is crucial for delivering sustainability agricultural landscapes. Drawing on a qualitative synthesis approach, we seek understand underlying motivations behind decisions engage with individual as well collective schemes. We systematically map evidence decision-making using an expanded Theory of Planned Behaviour framework, incorporating trust and legitimacy elements. Our analysis highlights role farmer attitudes Subjective norms influenced by farming community, policy-making processes, were determining participation Normative legitimacy, contract complexity inflexibility, financial non-financial outcome beliefs, key barriers both types Based our findings, recommend prioritizing interventions foster institutional relational trust. Low levels are linked caused subjective Creating opportunities social interactions learning can be essential capital Policy development should acknowledge potential relevance broader community context shaping farmer's attitudes, particularly its overcoming cognitive improve

Language: Английский

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Aquatic ecosystem indices, linking ecosystem health to human health risks DOI Creative Commons
Fabrício Alvim Carvalho, Adeline Loyau,

Michelle Kelly-Irving

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Biodiversity and Conservation, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 16, 2025

Abstract The good functioning of aquatic ecosystems is essential for providing diverse ecosystem services that benefit humans. degradation health due to continuous stressors, such as climate change or water pollution, leading an increase in human risks and well-being. Indicators have been developed determine from recreational drinking water. Still, a general application linking has not done. We here reviewed indicators indices applied assess the their links with risk evaluated extent which can witness A total 245 articles were reviewed, consisting 185 on assessment 60 Out 65 described, we use several parameters relevance evaluate risks, including physico-chemical parameters, bioindicators, contaminants, pathogens, therefore covering various sources disturbance. Based our assessment, propose set would allow inclusion well-being (e.g. coliforms, algae, pH, nutrients, chemical compounds, services). Measuring these should be incorporated into future studies understanding linkage health.

Language: Английский

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Unraveling the Differential Impact Pathways of Landscape Structures and Ecosystem Services on “Essential Needs,” “Governance,” and “Objectives” for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) DOI Open Access
Jiangyue Li, Xi Chen, Weisheng Wang

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Sustainable Development, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 11, 2025

ABSTRACT Central Asian countries ranked low in Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) scores among 166 globally 2024, facing challenges achieving the 2030 Agenda. Landscape structures (LSs) are considered crucial advancing SDGs by supporting provision of ecosystem services (ESs). Although previous studies have primarily first‐level interactions between LSs and ESs, as well ESs SDGs, uncertainty remains regarding hierarchical responses LSs, SDGs. To address this gap, study integrates traditional relationship into latest SDG classification framework (“essential needs,” “governance,” “objectives”), aiming to provide a new theoretical methodology for priority actions Asia. This uses Dangala Bukhara regions Asia case studies. By constructing landscape index tools, ES assessment models, regression analyses, we quantified spatiotemporal distribution changes on basis 6 LS indices, 5 3 categories Using factor analysis structural equation modeling, revealed differential impact pathways Our results indicate that region, which is dominated grasslands, should prioritize 7, SDG14, SDG15, whereas desert areas focus 9, 12, 13. Importantly, highlight potential systematic grassland planning management maximize sustainable economic, social, environmental development arid zones.

Language: Английский

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Ecosystem Services at the Farm Level—Overview, Synergies, Trade‐Offs, and Stakeholder Analysis DOI Creative Commons

Jonathan Morizet‐Davis,

Nirvana A. Marting Vidaurre, Evelyn Reinmuth

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Global Challenges, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 7(7)

Published: April 27, 2023

Abstract The current geological epoch is characterized by anthropogenic activity that greatly impacts on natural ecosystems and their integrity. complex networks of ecosystem services (ESs) are often ignored because the provision resources, such as food industrial crops, mistakenly viewed an independent process separate from ignoring ecosystems. Recently, research has intensified how to evaluate manage ES minimize environmental impacts, but it remains unclear balance This paper reviews main ESs at farm level including provisioning, regulating, habitat, cultural services. For these ESs, synergies outlined evaluated along with respective practices (e.g., cover‐ intercropping) suppliers pollinators biocontrol agents). Further, several farm‐level trade‐offs discussed a proposal for evaluation. Finally, framework stakeholder approaches specific put forward, outlook existing precision agriculture technologies can be adapted improved assessment bundles. believed provide useful both decision makers stakeholders facilitate development more sustainable resilient farming systems.

Language: Английский

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Identifying the optimal landscape configuration for landscape multifunctionality DOI Creative Commons
Andrea Larissa Boesing, Valentin H. Klaus, Margot Neyret

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Ecosystem Services, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 67, P. 101630 - 101630

Published: May 9, 2024

Increased pressure on land resources to provide multiple benefits calls for landscape strategies that optimize the supply of ecosystem services (ES). Previous research into drivers multifunctionality have focused use composition changes, but spatial configuration different types also drives ES supply. While impact individual is well understood, net outcome these influences when considering many not. Here we present net-balance interactions hypothesis, which posits strength and direction local surrounding an will drive its optimal configuration. Accordingly, balance across prioritized determine multifunctionality. Further, share same strategy form a bundle can be managed together. Using data from German grasslands demonstrate hypothesis applicable land-use planning scenarios aim maximize ES. It allows general rules applied local, detailed not available, help identify best option minimize trade-offs in face competing objectives.

Language: Английский

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The shift in the spatiotemporal relationship between supply and demand of ecosystem services and its drivers in China DOI

Rui Su,

Cuncun Duan,

Bin Chen

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Journal of Environmental Management, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 365, P. 121698 - 121698

Published: July 4, 2024

Language: Английский

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Grassland intensification effects cascade to alter multifunctionality of wetlands within metaecosystems DOI Creative Commons
Yuxi Guo, Elizabeth H. Boughton, Stephanie Bohlman

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Nature Communications, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14(1)

Published: Dec. 13, 2023

Abstract Sustainable agricultural intensification could improve ecosystem service multifunctionality, yet empirical evidence remains tenuous, especially regarding consequences for spatially coupled ecosystems connected by flows across boundaries (i.e., metaecosystems). Here we aim to understand the effects of land-use on multiple services grasslands and wetlands, where management practices were applied but not directly imposed wetlands. We synthesize long-term datasets encompassing 53 physical, chemical, biological indicators, comprising >11,000 field measurements. Our results reveal that promotes high-quality forage livestock production in both at expense water quality regulation, methane mitigation, non-native species invasion resistance, biodiversity. Land-use weakens relationships among services. The cascade alter multifunctionality embedded natural wetlands within metaecosystems a similar extent. These highlight importance considering spatial resources organisms when studying as well designing grassland wetland landscape multifunctionality.

Language: Английский

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Critical role of multidimensional biodiversity in contributing to ecosystem sustainability under global change DOI Creative Commons
Ruiyang Zhang, Dashuan Tian, Jinsong Wang

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Geography and sustainability, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 4(3), P. 232 - 243

Published: May 13, 2023

The 21st century has seen an acceleration of global change, including climate elevated carbon dioxide, nitrogen deposition, and land-use intensification, which poses a significant threat to ecosystem functioning. Nevertheless, studies on the relationship between biodiversity functioning (BEF) have consistently demonstrated that enhances its stability, even in variable environmental conditions. These findings potentially indicate critical role promoting sustainable provisioning under change. Our paper provides comprehensive review current BEF research response multiple change factors. We demonstrate (1) assessing effects requires consideration dimensions diversity, such as diversity across trophic levels (plants, animals, microbes), facets (taxonomy, functional traits, phylogeny), spatial scales (local, regional, landscape scales). (2) interaction factors may lead greater reduction than single factor. (3) Multidimensional regulates factors, indicating high multidimensional can mitigate negative impacts Overall, we emphasize recognizing importance is for sustaining Therefore, prioritizing conservation efforts maintain enhance all essential address challenges future

Language: Английский

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Bridging beauty and biodiversity: Coupling diversity and aesthetics through optimized plant communities in urban riverfront landscapes DOI

Qianyu Zhao,

Yue Zhou, Jun Zhai

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The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 950, P. 175278 - 175278

Published: Aug. 8, 2024

Language: Английский

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